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Trump: Day 770
-Rebuked by Otto Warmbier's Parents
-Claims Comments "Misinterpreted"
-Dems Seek 2 Request Tax Returns
-1K TSA Workers Still Owed Back Pay
-HUD Official Sought Reality TV Spot
-Manafort Seeking Court's Leniency
-Stone Trial to Only Last 5 to 8 Days
-Rebuked by Otto Warmbier's Parents
-Claims Comments "Misinterpreted"
-Dems Seek 2 Request Tax Returns
-1K TSA Workers Still Owed Back Pay
-HUD Official Sought Reality TV Spot
-Manafort Seeking Court's Leniency
-Stone Trial to Only Last 5 to 8 Days
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Day 875 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 875 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 726 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 726 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
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Day 514 since the deadliest mass shooting on U.S soil in Las Vegas that killed 58, injuring 546.
Although a bump stock ban takes effect in 18 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 514 since the deadliest mass shooting on U.S soil in Las Vegas that killed 58, injuring 546.
Although a bump stock ban takes effect in 18 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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There were 21 American mass shootings (4+ shot and/or killed, not including shooter) in the month of February, bringing this year's mass shooting total to 48.
January: 27 mass shootings
February: 21 mass shootings
#NationalEmergency
There were 21 American mass shootings (4+ shot and/or killed, not including shooter) in the month of February, bringing this year's mass shooting total to 48.
January: 27 mass shootings
February: 21 mass shootings
#NationalEmergency
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The First Two Months of 2019 (real-time U.S. data, as of 3/1):
•2,248 gun deaths
•3,854 gun injuries
•85 children shot
•361 teenagers shot
•311 armed home invasions
•200 defensive gun use incidents
•239 unintentional shootings
•48 mass shootings
#NationalEmergency
The First Two Months of 2019 (real-time U.S. data, as of 3/1):
•2,248 gun deaths
•3,854 gun injuries
•85 children shot
•361 teenagers shot
•311 armed home invasions
•200 defensive gun use incidents
•239 unintentional shootings
•48 mass shootings
#NationalEmergency
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There have been 8,200+ incidents of gun violence/gun crime, 2,200+ gun deaths, and 3,800+ gun injuries in the first 60 days of 2019.
Visit @GunDeaths for up-to-date statistics and information
There have been 8,200+ incidents of gun violence/gun crime, 2,200+ gun deaths, and 3,800+ gun injuries in the first 60 days of 2019.
Visit @GunDeaths for up-to-date statistics and information
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"I have spent more time thinking about how you keep guns out of the hands of abusers -- probably than anybody in this chamber. I know better than most the danger they pose." - @RepDebDingell
cnn.com/2019/02/28/pol…
"I have spent more time thinking about how you keep guns out of the hands of abusers -- probably than anybody in this chamber. I know better than most the danger they pose." - @RepDebDingell
cnn.com/2019/02/28/pol…
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Day 336 without Trump publicly offering his condolences for Master Sgt. Jonathan Dunbar, the fallen American service member who lost his life after an IED bombing in Syria. Why?
Day 336 without Trump publicly offering his condolences for Master Sgt. Jonathan Dunbar, the fallen American service member who lost his life after an IED bombing in Syria. Why?
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US-backed forces begin their last battle against ISIS in eastern Syria.
"I can hear aircraft overhead. We understand that the area is being bombed at the moment, but the battle is by no means over," reports @bencnn.
US-backed forces begin their last battle against ISIS in eastern Syria.
"I can hear aircraft overhead. We understand that the area is being bombed at the moment, but the battle is by no means over," reports @bencnn.
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Day 336 Since Hope Hicks left as Trump’s 4th Communications Director after testifying to a Congressional committee that she had told "white lies" on Trump's behalf.
With Bill Shine, Trump is directing all White House messaging and communication.
Day 336 Since Hope Hicks left as Trump’s 4th Communications Director after testifying to a Congressional committee that she had told "white lies" on Trump's behalf.
With Bill Shine, Trump is directing all White House messaging and communication.
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Day 315 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families. As of 2/6/2019:
➡️ 6 of 2,816 *separated kids* "not eligible" to release
➡️ 87 weren't separated from parent, parent is danger, or declined reunification
Day 315 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families. As of 2/6/2019:
➡️ 6 of 2,816 *separated kids* "not eligible" to release
➡️ 87 weren't separated from parent, parent is danger, or declined reunification
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FYI: The Trump admin has quietly resumed separating immigrant families at the border.
At one agency, the children were put into temporary foster care and shelters with little or no indication that they arrived at the border with their parents: propub.li/2QcsPvY
FYI: The Trump admin has quietly resumed separating immigrant families at the border.
At one agency, the children were put into temporary foster care and shelters with little or no indication that they arrived at the border with their parents: propub.li/2QcsPvY
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Reminder: The Trump administration is systematically locking up thousands of children at unheard of rates - now almost 15,000 are in U.S. custody.
The government classifies these children as "unaccompanied"
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Reminder: The Trump administration is systematically locking up thousands of children at unheard of rates - now almost 15,000 are in U.S. custody.
The government classifies these children as "unaccompanied"
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Thousands more kids may have been separated from their parents at the border under the Trump administration than was previously thought, according to an internal government report.
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Thousands more kids may have been separated from their parents at the border under the Trump administration than was previously thought, according to an internal government report.
abcn.ws/2DmTr5t
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This is heartbreaking.
“At least nine infants younger than a year old, including one who is just 5 months old, are being held in ICE custody at a rural Texas detention center without care that's legally required.” cbsnews.com/news/immigrant…
This is heartbreaking.
“At least nine infants younger than a year old, including one who is just 5 months old, are being held in ICE custody at a rural Texas detention center without care that's legally required.” cbsnews.com/news/immigrant…
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Day 263 since Trump made specific commitments to end military exercises with South Korea & eventually withdraw US forces from the peninsula without NO specific commitments on timing or verification of denuclearization from Kim Jong-un.
Day 263 since Trump made specific commitments to end military exercises with South Korea & eventually withdraw US forces from the peninsula without NO specific commitments on timing or verification of denuclearization from Kim Jong-un.
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Trump on Kim Jong Un during last night's Hannity interview: "He is very sharp," "a real leader," "He likes me, I like him. Some people say 'you should not like him.' I say, 'Why shouldn't I like him?' I like him. Get along great."
Trump on Kim Jong Un during last night's Hannity interview: "He is very sharp," "a real leader," "He likes me, I like him. Some people say 'you should not like him.' I say, 'Why shouldn't I like him?' I like him. Get along great."
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Otto Warmbier’s parents have issued a statement saying Kim Jong Un is responsible for their som’s death and implicitly criticizing Trump for saying otherwise.
Otto Warmbier’s parents have issued a statement saying Kim Jong Un is responsible for their som’s death and implicitly criticizing Trump for saying otherwise.
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Reminder: Fred and Cindy Warmbier were in the First Lady's guest box in the 2018 SOTU.
Trump's message to them at the time?
"You are powerful witnesses to a menace that threatens our world... Tonight, we pledge to honor Otto's memory with total American resolve."
Reminder: Fred and Cindy Warmbier were in the First Lady's guest box in the 2018 SOTU.
Trump's message to them at the time?
"You are powerful witnesses to a menace that threatens our world... Tonight, we pledge to honor Otto's memory with total American resolve."
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Yesterday Trump said clearly and repeatedly that he did not hold North Korea’s totalitarian leader responsible for Otto Warmbier’s treatment because he took Kim Jong Un at his word.
Yesterday Trump said clearly and repeatedly that he did not hold North Korea’s totalitarian leader responsible for Otto Warmbier’s treatment because he took Kim Jong Un at his word.
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Trump's tweets about Otto Warmbier seem to miss the point that he's being condemned not because he isn't holding North Korea responsible, but because he's not holding Kim responsible.
He said: "[Kim] tells me that he didn’t know about it, and I will take him at his word."
Trump's tweets about Otto Warmbier seem to miss the point that he's being condemned not because he isn't holding North Korea responsible, but because he's not holding Kim responsible.
He said: "[Kim] tells me that he didn’t know about it, and I will take him at his word."
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Day 193 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
Day 193 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
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Day 85 since US Justice Department prosecutors say Trump committed a felony.
Yet, no subpoena, no indictment, no impeachment.
Which begs the question: Is Trump above the law?
Day 85 since US Justice Department prosecutors say Trump committed a felony.
Yet, no subpoena, no indictment, no impeachment.
Which begs the question: Is Trump above the law?
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45 years ago today--President Richard Nixon was secretly named an unindicted co-conspirator by same federal grand jury that indicted 7 of his aides for Watergate conspiracy:
45 years ago today--President Richard Nixon was secretly named an unindicted co-conspirator by same federal grand jury that indicted 7 of his aides for Watergate conspiracy:
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Day 3 since Michael Cohen publicly testified before the House implicating Donald Trump in the following crimes:
-Campaign Finance Violations
-Tax Fraud
-Insurance Fraud
-Bank Fraud
-Perjury
-Obstruction of Justice
-False Statements
-Self-Dealing
Day 3 since Michael Cohen publicly testified before the House implicating Donald Trump in the following crimes:
-Campaign Finance Violations
-Tax Fraud
-Insurance Fraud
-Bank Fraud
-Perjury
-Obstruction of Justice
-False Statements
-Self-Dealing
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Elijah Cummings says that five or six House committees will investigate all the allegations that emerged from Michael Cohen's testimony.
cnn.it/2EFqBxX
Elijah Cummings says that five or six House committees will investigate all the allegations that emerged from Michael Cohen's testimony.
cnn.it/2EFqBxX
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Judiciary Committee member David Cicilline says, after Michael Cohen's testimony, that it may be time to hear from Sean Hannity. Under oath.
cnn.com/2019/03/01/pol…
Judiciary Committee member David Cicilline says, after Michael Cohen's testimony, that it may be time to hear from Sean Hannity. Under oath.
cnn.com/2019/03/01/pol…
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Rudy Giuliani to Fox News on the Stormy Daniels payment: “It’s our view of it that [Trump] didn’t know about it at the time. And then [Trump] when he found out about it made arrangements for reimbursement.”
Nevermind Trump is on tape with Cohen planning the payoff.
Rudy Giuliani to Fox News on the Stormy Daniels payment: “It’s our view of it that [Trump] didn’t know about it at the time. And then [Trump] when he found out about it made arrangements for reimbursement.”
Nevermind Trump is on tape with Cohen planning the payoff.
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Fordham University confirms it once received a letter from Michael Cohen threatening legal action if Trump's academic records became public. marketwatch.com/story/fordham-…
Fordham University confirms it once received a letter from Michael Cohen threatening legal action if Trump's academic records became public. marketwatch.com/story/fordham-…
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Democrats want to call Trump family members — with subpoenas, if needed — and investigate Trump's biz, foundation and presidency.
The probes could extend into 2020, and cover conflicts of interest, money laundering, and security clearances.
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Democrats want to call Trump family members — with subpoenas, if needed — and investigate Trump's biz, foundation and presidency.
The probes could extend into 2020, and cover conflicts of interest, money laundering, and security clearances.
axios.com/donald-trump-i…
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Maxine Waters, who's leading a probe into Trump's finances, wants to target the Trump Foundation over tax evasion concerns.
She said may have a lead "from somebody who told me about a situation that they want to talk with me more about."
politico.com/story/2019/02/…
Maxine Waters, who's leading a probe into Trump's finances, wants to target the Trump Foundation over tax evasion concerns.
She said may have a lead "from somebody who told me about a situation that they want to talk with me more about."
politico.com/story/2019/02/…
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Day 150 since WaPo columnist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered in the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.
Saudi Arabia admits they were responsible for his death. Yet, the location of Khashoggi's body remains unknown.
Why does Trump defend Saudi Arabia?
Day 150 since WaPo columnist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered in the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.
Saudi Arabia admits they were responsible for his death. Yet, the location of Khashoggi's body remains unknown.
Why does Trump defend Saudi Arabia?
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Jared Kushner just met with the Saudi crown prince again. The one to whom he gave advice on weathering the backlash after Jamal Khashoggi’s murder. cnn.com/2019/02/27/pol…
Jared Kushner just met with the Saudi crown prince again. The one to whom he gave advice on weathering the backlash after Jamal Khashoggi’s murder. cnn.com/2019/02/27/pol…
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Day 15 since Trump declared a national emergency in response to a manufactured crisis to seize power and subvert the Constitution.
"I didn't need to do this"
Day 15 since Trump declared a national emergency in response to a manufactured crisis to seize power and subvert the Constitution.
"I didn't need to do this"
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Oh, this is good!
Oh, this is good!
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Revoke Trump's national emergency declaration.
Add your name here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/revo…
Revoke Trump's national emergency declaration.
Add your name here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/revo…
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Congress should amend the National Emergencies Act to bolster checks and balances now, before Trump declares the next fake emergency to get around the democratic process. bit.ly/2GHnneO
Congress should amend the National Emergencies Act to bolster checks and balances now, before Trump declares the next fake emergency to get around the democratic process. bit.ly/2GHnneO
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More than 1,000 TSA employees still owed back pay from the #TrumpShutdown @CNNPolitics cnn.it/2Vpt592
More than 1,000 TSA employees still owed back pay from the #TrumpShutdown @CNNPolitics cnn.it/2Vpt592
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"I have never seen a president or an administration react to the recommendations of the professionals in this way."
— Andrew McCabe to CBS on the NYT report that Trump intervened to get Jared Kushner top secret security clearance
"I have never seen a president or an administration react to the recommendations of the professionals in this way."
— Andrew McCabe to CBS on the NYT report that Trump intervened to get Jared Kushner top secret security clearance
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Rep. Gerry Connolly, a senior Dem on Oversight, says that he wants former WH chief John Kelly to appear before the panel - and he says the committee needs to obtain the Kelly memo about Trump ordering the Kushner security clearance
Rep. Gerry Connolly, a senior Dem on Oversight, says that he wants former WH chief John Kelly to appear before the panel - and he says the committee needs to obtain the Kelly memo about Trump ordering the Kushner security clearance
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Elijah Cummings is demanding W.H. Counsel be in "full and immediate compliance" with the Oversight Committee's request for documents & witness interviews in light of the NYT report that Trump intervened to get Jared Kushner his security clearance.
Elijah Cummings is demanding W.H. Counsel be in "full and immediate compliance" with the Oversight Committee's request for documents & witness interviews in light of the NYT report that Trump intervened to get Jared Kushner his security clearance.
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Alas, it appears Trump lied on tape.
Alas, it appears Trump lied on tape.
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Some Friday evening reading material.
Some Friday evening reading material.
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New Manafort Filing: Manafort's lawyers ask for leniency, arguing that his crimes were "unrelated to the 2016 campaign or any collusion with the Russian government" & accusing Mueller of bringing charges to “tighten the screws” to get him to flip.
New Manafort Filing: Manafort's lawyers ask for leniency, arguing that his crimes were "unrelated to the 2016 campaign or any collusion with the Russian government" & accusing Mueller of bringing charges to “tighten the screws” to get him to flip.
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Manafort Kin Update: Manafort ex-son-in-law Jeffrey Yohai was denied bond by a federal judge in L.A. Friday, according to a spokesman for the US Attorney's Office. Yohai pleaded guilty in one fraud case and was then hit with more charges. Earlier:
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Manafort Kin Update: Manafort ex-son-in-law Jeffrey Yohai was denied bond by a federal judge in L.A. Friday, according to a spokesman for the US Attorney's Office. Yohai pleaded guilty in one fraud case and was then hit with more charges. Earlier:
politi.co/2U2Rnpl
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Robert Mueller’s office, in a new court filing, says that Roger Stone’s criminal trial would likely only last 5 to 8 days.
LOL. Just a week to convict!
Robert Mueller’s office, in a new court filing, says that Roger Stone’s criminal trial would likely only last 5 to 8 days.
LOL. Just a week to convict!
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Judge orders Roger Stone to explain imminent release of book that may violate gag order via @hsu_spencer
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Judge orders Roger Stone to explain imminent release of book that may violate gag order via @hsu_spencer
wapo.st/2TsQedq
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Felix Sater, a key figure in Trump Tower Moscow project, to testify in open session before the House Intelligence Committee.
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Felix Sater, a key figure in Trump Tower Moscow project, to testify in open session before the House Intelligence Committee.
abcn.ws/2Tp67BI
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MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell at #CPAC: Trump was "chosen by God" to be president.
Odd that the almighty couldn't help Trump win the popular vote.
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell at #CPAC: Trump was "chosen by God" to be president.
Odd that the almighty couldn't help Trump win the popular vote.
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At CPAC, Donald Trump Jr is going back to "record low black unemployment" stat, saying that if Obama had lowered it he'd be made "emperor for life." "All of those metrics were negative, frankly."
(Under Obama, black unemployment fell from high of 16.8% to 7.8%)
At CPAC, Donald Trump Jr is going back to "record low black unemployment" stat, saying that if Obama had lowered it he'd be made "emperor for life." "All of those metrics were negative, frankly."
(Under Obama, black unemployment fell from high of 16.8% to 7.8%)
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Whoops! @RiegerReport finds a third video of Meadows advancing the Obama birther conspiracy in 2012
washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/…
Whoops! @RiegerReport finds a third video of Meadows advancing the Obama birther conspiracy in 2012
washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/…
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Lynne Patton, a longtime Trump family aide/party planner turned federal housing bureaucrat, asked permission to star in a reality TV show while serving as a HUD official. washingtonpost.com/business/2019/…
Lynne Patton, a longtime Trump family aide/party planner turned federal housing bureaucrat, asked permission to star in a reality TV show while serving as a HUD official. washingtonpost.com/business/2019/…
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An NBC News investigation has found that the Department of Housing and Urban Development does not require carbon monoxide detectors in public housing, despite a mounting death toll caused by the gas.
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An NBC News investigation has found that the Department of Housing and Urban Development does not require carbon monoxide detectors in public housing, despite a mounting death toll caused by the gas.
nbcnews.to/2TrtaMf
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Trump's Virginia golf course cut down a bunch of healthy big trees on the Potomac flood plain and dumped them in the river, making a hazard in an area where a lot of people go kayaking and boating. @psullivan1 wapo.st/2IGVUMV?tid=ss…
Trump's Virginia golf course cut down a bunch of healthy big trees on the Potomac flood plain and dumped them in the river, making a hazard in an area where a lot of people go kayaking and boating. @psullivan1 wapo.st/2IGVUMV?tid=ss…
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18+ Retailers scheduled to Close 2019.
Here is a list of retail store closings so far this year.
18+ Retailers scheduled to Close 2019.
Here is a list of retail store closings so far this year.
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Trump advisers are concerned about America First Action. The super PAC has struggled to find a chairman w/ donor ties & Trump's backing.
A list of possibilities included Robert Kraft, who was removed for obvious reasons politico.com/story/2019/03/…
Trump advisers are concerned about America First Action. The super PAC has struggled to find a chairman w/ donor ties & Trump's backing.
A list of possibilities included Robert Kraft, who was removed for obvious reasons politico.com/story/2019/03/…
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The health of Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire casino owner and one of the biggest donors to Republicans, is “dire,” according to his lawyer
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The health of Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire casino owner and one of the biggest donors to Republicans, is “dire,” according to his lawyer
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Every president since Nixon has voluntarily given their tax returns. Trump hasn’t.
There’s a reason for that, he has a lot to hide.
Every president since Nixon has voluntarily given their tax returns. Trump hasn’t.
There’s a reason for that, he has a lot to hide.
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House Democrats prepare legal and legislative case for Trump tax returns -- drawing in multiple committee stakeholders
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House Democrats prepare legal and legislative case for Trump tax returns -- drawing in multiple committee stakeholders
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The committee believes 10 years of Trump's returns "can give a good sense of whether there is any evidence of tax fraud and numerous items of interest," an aide said.
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The committee believes 10 years of Trump's returns "can give a good sense of whether there is any evidence of tax fraud and numerous items of interest," an aide said.
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Daily reminder...
Daily reminder...
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In case you missed yesterday's thread:
In case you missed yesterday's thread:
